Here’s what experts on emerging tech think about the role of blockchain in achieving more sustainability and lessening the climate crisis.
Canadian investment firm plans to plant trees matching buys in Bitcoin ETF
The investment firm filed the application for its Bitcoin ETF with Canadian securities regulators in February.
VeChain launches blockchain platform to encourage carbon data reporting
VeChain has announced a new blockchain initiative designed to help businesses openly track and report their carbon emissions data.
Crypto miner Argo Blockchain goes ‘climate positive’ on greenhouse gas emissions
Environmental sustainability continues to be top of mind for cryptocurrency miners after Elon Musk drew negative attention to the industry earlier this year.
Greenidge Generation will use BTC mining profits to build solar farm
According to the mining firm, it aims to create high-tech jobs for residents and support local businesses with the solar farm.
Blockchain and sustainability — There’s more to it than electricity usage
Bringing the social and governance spheres to the discussion about the sustainability and potential of blockchain technology.
Winklevoss’ Gemini buys carbon credits to cut Bitcoin’s CO2 footprint
Gemini has partnered with a nonprofit to purchase carbon permits from government-related cap-and-trade markets and erase them from circulation.
Perlin (PERL) price gains 100% as the focus on green energy solutions intensifies
PERL price defied the marketwide downturn with a 100% rally following the release of an environmentally friendly focused platform that provides users with carbon credits.
Ignore the headlines — Bitcoin mining is already greener than you think
ESG-led Bitcoin mining is not only possible, but it’s ultimately the most responsible and prosperous way to show leadership in this growing industry.
Asia-Pacific’s solarized digitalization agenda in pandemic times
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of digitalization has become central to achieving sustainability and lessening climate change.
Bitcoin greenwashing? Lawmakers want clearer definitions of green energy
U.K. legislators want clearer definitions applied to green energy usage to combat the rise of financial “greenwashing.”
Algorand pledges carbon-negative blockchain
Algorand and ClimateTrade are working on a sustainability oracle that would drive down carbon emissions.
Alliance of major firms aims to reduce crypto’s carbon footprint
One of the group’s long-term goals involves transitioning all of the world’s blockchains to 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Australians can now exchange solar energy credits for beer with blockchain
Victoria Bitter has partnered with blockchain energy trading platform Power Ledger to allow customers to earn beer with surplus solar energy.